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Is "withdrawal" bleeding from plan b counted as period? and could it make expected period late ?

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Yes: It is counted as a period and will change the timing of your next period. It will not, however, necessarily be 28 days after the withdrawal bleeding.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Is "withdrawal" bleeding from plan b counted as period? and could it make expected period late ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary David answered

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